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Melbourne is a long way from Mogadishu, the capital of the east African nation of Somalia and Abdul’s home town. So his new role, conducting the Australian Census, is not only a foot in the door to the Australian workforce, it also offers a deeper insight into a very different culture.
Read articleThe Sambell Singers belted out a rousing rendition of ‘These Boots Are Made for Walking’ when they took to the stage at the Melba Spiegeltent in Collingwood during the recent Leaps and Bounds Music Festival.
Read articleFor as long as she can remember, painting has kept Christinaray grounded. “Art has always been my rock,” says the 23-year-old RMIT student and contemporary artist. “It keeps me together and allows me to express myself and tell my life story.”
Read articleSherbert was adopted by residents of our aged care home. Watch the remarkable story.
Read article'I don't think young people are lazy,' says Tarnya. 'We just don't really know where to put our foot in the door.'
Read articleHow can we ensure that refugees are welcomed to Australia and given the opportunity to participate in our society?
Read article'I'm Aboriginal, I'm Australian, I'm proud to be both. And I've even got some Irish in me, so I'm proud of that too.'
Read articleRevellers came from all over Melbourne to kick up their heels and their wheels at the Celebration of Life at Collingwood Town Hall on Wednesday 25 May.
Read articleThe Brotherhood launched its Reconciliation Action Plan at the Fitzroy Town Hall in 2014. Two years later, we speak with the man who gave the keynote address at that seminal event.
Read article'It feels like I'm drunk but I'm not,' says David, 64, a member of our younger onset dementia group. 'Since I've had this dementia thing, I've found it very difficult to pick words.'
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